HB 1833-FN (2026): creating a special license for non-resident vessel operators participating in tuna tournaments.
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HB 1833-FN (2026)
creating a special license for non-resident vessel operators participating in tuna tournaments.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Fish & Game
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 4 in support. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0700h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0700h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 16, 2026 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Nicholas Bridle (R - Rock 29) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. JD Bernardy (R - Rock 36)
- Rep. Linda McGrath (R - Rock 40)
- Rep. Susan Porcelli (R - Rock 19)
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, SH Reps Hall
- March 4, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, GP 153
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- April 2, 2026, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- April 16, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0700h — voice vote, passed
- April 16, 2026, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 10:00 am SH Reps Hall
- February 25, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/25/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- March 4, 2026: Executive Session: 03/04/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- March 4, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0700h 03/04/2026 (Vote 11-3; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0700h: AA VV 03/11/2026
- March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0700h: MA VV 03/11/2026
- March 12, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- April 2, 2026: Hearing: 04/02/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am
- April 16, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 04/16/2026
- April 16, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 04/16/2026